English First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 3

Shared reading is a collaborative reading experience where the teacher reads a text aloud while students follow along. This method encourages students to engage with the text, make predictions, and discuss their thoughts. Today, we will read a short story together and use clues from the text to predict what might happen next. We will also focus on how punctuation helps us understand the meaning of sentences.

Let's look at the title of our story: 'The Mysterious Forest.' What do you think this story might be about? Based on the title, I predict that it will involve adventure and perhaps some surprises in a forest. As we read, I will pause at certain points and ask you to share your predictions about what will happen next. Remember to use clues from the text to support your ideas.

Now, let's read the first paragraph of 'The Mysterious Forest' together. Pay attention to the details and think about what might happen next. After reading, I will ask you to share your predictions. For example, if we read about a character finding a strange object, what do you think that object could be? How might it affect the story? Discuss your thoughts with a partner before sharing with the class.

After our shared reading, I want you to write down your own predictions about the story. Use complete sentences and remember to include correct punctuation. For example, you might write, 'I predict that the character will find a hidden treasure in the forest.' Once you have written your predictions, share them with a classmate and discuss whether you agree or disagree with each other.

• Reading silently by yourself
• Reading aloud with a group
• Listening to a story on tape
• Reading only comic books

Answer: Reading aloud with a group

Shared reading involves reading a text aloud together, allowing for discussion and predictions.

• The title and illustrations
• The length of the book
• The author's name
• The number of pages

Answer: The title and illustrations

Titles and illustrations provide clues that can help readers anticipate the content of the story.

Answer: Punctuation helps us understand the meaning of sentences and indicates pauses and emotions.

Correct punctuation guides readers on how to read sentences properly, affecting comprehension.

• Guess randomly
• Use clues from the text
• Ignore the text
• Only think about the ending

Answer: Use clues from the text

Making predictions should be based on information and hints provided in the text.

Answer: I predict that the character will meet a talking animal.

This prediction uses imagination and is based on the adventurous theme of the story.

• It wastes time
• It helps clarify thoughts
• It makes reading harder
• It is not necessary

Answer: It helps clarify thoughts

Discussing predictions allows students to refine their ideas and gain new perspectives.

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